INTENSIVE FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
I have a varied background in childhood development, social care, education, and registration. My skills are being able to prioritise a workload and work independently. I am a strong collaborator and have a broad and extensive knowledge of collaborating with people from diverse backgrounds.
I am a competent and dependable person and enjoy working with the public in challenging situations. I am computer literate and am adaptable to new software packages. I am well organised, presentable, and always keen to learn new skills and develop my career to the next level.
INTENSIVE FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER - Hertfordshire County Council
(2023-03)
Provide support to families with one or more children who have multiple and complex needs. Working with other professionals within Childrens Services. Organise and facilitate Team around the Family Meetings. Consult with other agencies, schools, and health services to support each family member, as necessary.
CHILD AND YOUNG PERSON ENGAGEMENT AND SUPPORT COORDINATOR - Anchor Foster Care
(2020-09 - 2023-03)
To plan, develop, deliver, and support high quality work with children and young people through an agreed programme of activities and forums that facilitates their participation in current issues and decision making by creating opportunities for their personal, social, and educational development. To provide several types of support to the Fostering Team as required in line with National Fostering Standards and agency policies which embed TCIF (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Families) practice, so that foster placements are stable, and the welfare of children and foster families remain the priority.
REGISTRATION OFFICER - Central Bedfordshire Council
(2014-08 - 2020-09)
To register Births, Deaths, and Marriages in a variety of settings in Central Bedfordshire. To conduct Civil Ceremonies and other celebratory Services.
EDUCATION WELFARE OFFICER - WPA Education
(2012-08 - 2013-07)
To consult with parents of school children whose attendance is of concern. To work with the Head Teachers of Secondary and Primary Schools in 3 London Boroughs. To travel between the schools and the homes of the targeted families. To signpost the families to relevant organisations as required. To prepare legal paperwork for court, as necessary.
DOMICILLIARY CARER - Bluebird Care
(2011-03 - 2012-07)
To travel between clients who require help in the home. To administer medication, to undertake any duties as per the Care Plan and to consult with the Care Manager to report any concerns or changes, as necessary.
FAMILY WORKER - Highfield Junior School
(2009-03 - 2012-07)
To work with disadvantaged families in the school and signpost them to other agencies. To work with underachieving children and their families and provide intervention plans as required. To be a contact point for families with concerns and problems within the family home.
TEACHING ASSISTANT - Rackheath Primary School
(2005-09 - 2008-05)
Supported a child with Asperger's Syndrome within the classroom.
CHILDMINDER - Self-employed
(2001-09 - 2005-02)
To provide a safe day care environment for children between 0 and 11 years old. To attend pre-school and playgroups with the children. To keep daily accounts.
CONTACT SUPERVISOR - Bromley Social Services
(2003-07 - 2005-02)
To facilitate meetings between birth families and looked after children. To prepare reports for social workers following a supervised access meeting in the Children's Centre. To supervise looked after children on an organised visit with a birth family member. To collect and return looked after children from school and home following a supervised meeting.
BA (hons) - Childhood Studies - University Of Greenwich (2012)
Foundation Degree - Health and Social Care - Bromley College of Further Education (2011)
HE Introductory Certificate - Science - Birkbeck College London (2009)
GCSE - Notre Dame High School Norwich
